Opinion and Editorial

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Lesson about rape for our sons

Opinion: By Rex Huppke Chicago Tribune I’m a father of boys. As such, I’m saving a letter written by


Zoos serve a purpose

Opinion: By Jac Wilder Versteeg Sun Sentinel A tiger killed a zookeeper at the Palm Beach Zoo in Florida.


Trump’s criticism of press speaks volumes about him

Editorial: For years, a complacent press covered Donald J. Trump in haphazard fashion, first as an oddity, then


Portman, Strickland battle it out in Appalachia over coal and guns

Opinion: Over the years, Ted Strickland has been the rare Democrat to succeed in Southeast Ohio. The


Trump’s bigotry is undeniable

Opinion: By Lewis Diuguid The Kansas City Star It seems like an old song with a new verse: Republicans


Superlatives, contrasts defined life of America’s champ, Muhammad Ali

Editorial: In rewinding the life and times of boxer extraordinaire Muhammad Ali, one cannot help but be


Young adults nesting

Opinion: By Karen Fingerman The Dallas Morning News It may come as a surprise to today’s children to


Personal responsibility obsolete

Opinion: Among the many disturbing signs of our times are conservatives and libertarians of high intelligence


Obama sets stage for successor

Opinion: By Markos Kounalakis The Sacramento Bee President Barack Obama is spending his political


Myths about poverty

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords If you’re poor, many Americans think, it’s your own fault. It’s a


Sitting this one out is not an option

Opinion: By Laura Black The Baltimore Sun Waiting at a favorite kid-friendly restaurant for his hot dog


State Auditor Yost openly criticizes mayor of Niles

Editorial: 55With that poetic bombast directed at Niles Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia and members of his


Golden Week voting gets necessary judicial review

Editorial: The latest legal battle over voting rights in Ohio centers on this question: Were black residents


Suitcase full of dreams

Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant I have an inordinate affection for suitcases, as did my


Harambe’s captivity led to death

Opinion: By Brittany Peet People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals How did a 3-year-old boy end up